Chapter 131 EPISODE 131 TO THE ROYAL CAPITAL (1)

After the birthday party that could only be described as Cordelia coming out as the superior one.

It was unsurprising that there was an uproar in Count Ficus mansion.

So annoying! Im so annoyed!

Unlike her petite and lovely appearance, Emma Ficus didnt have a gentle and sweet personality.

When compared to a puppy, she was like a chihuahua that couldnt get over her anger and was running amok.

Not only did she break, tear, and destroy things in her room, but she also slapped the maids and kicked a fuss to the point that the concerned Count Ficus asked what happened in her birthday party.

Explain it in detail.

Count Ficus, who had his youngest daughter at the age of 40, had a large and fierce appearance.

In response to his question that he asked in an irritated voice, the butler described what happened at the party while profusely sweating.

Cordelia completely dominated it.

As a result, Emma Ficus who should have been the main character of the party had become a squid.

After hearing the explanation, Count Ficus burst into laughter and then broke the ornaments in the desk before he knocked over the bookshelf in his office as he roared in anger.

How dare you do that in my house?!

Who was the source of Emma Ficus terrible personality? It was Count Ficus genes and education.

Count Ficus flew into a rage and the servants including the butler, spent their days under tremendous stress and suffering.

And upon hearing all of these, Jude said with a very brilliant smile.

What else could they do then?

What else could they do other than going crazy and destroying stuff in their house?

At Judes confident attitude, Cordelia frowned and asked a bit timidly.

Wont he do something really bad to us?

Because Count Ficus was very powerful.

When it simply came to their wealth, the gap was so wide that even if Count Bayer and Count Chase combined theirs, they wouldnt have half of Count Ficus wealth.

So if Count Ficus wanted to do something bad to Count Chase or Count Bayer

Just imagining it was horrible as Cordelia was almost in tears, but Jude shook his head.

He lightly pinched Cordelias cheeks and said.

Thats not going to happen.

Offend only those you can offend.

So he cant do anything, okay?

Really?

Really. Let me explain why.

Jude sat next to Cordelia who was quietly crouching on the sofa, and he began to explain it step by step.

First, he has no justification.

Justification? Even though we ruined the party?

Yes, because of how we ruined it. Think about it. Where would he go to complain?

Cordelia was as beautiful as a goddess that my daughter became a shrimp. Isnt this unfair!

Something like that.

He was right. After all, the fundamental reason why the party was ruined was because Cordelia was much prettier when compared to Emma.

Should he go to your father and say this? Your daughter is so beautiful! How can she be as beautiful as a goddess! Because of your daughters heavenly beauty, my daughters mortal beauty is suffering! Explain to me why she is so beautiful! Explain it!

As Jude spoke with clenched fists, Cordelias face turned red in an instant. She understood that he was only explaining it, but she still became very embarrassed.

Or should he go to my dad and complain?

Why is your daughter-in-law so beautiful? Why is she so beautiful that it broke my daughters heart

?

S-stop

Or should he say it to other nobles?

Cordelia Chases beauty was like that of a heavenly goddesshow could there such an atrocity? How could someone be born with such a beauty and break my daughters spirits?

S-stop

Or should he say it to the residents of his fief?

Cordelias beauty was so great that it reached the skies-

You crazy b*stard, stop it! <Silence!>

Cordelias face turned so red as if it would explode, and she used <Silence> magic but Jude quickly tore a scroll to dispel her magic.

<Dispel>.

Eh?!

Woah, woah, calm down.

The effect was immediately visible when Jude stroked Cordelias chin as if he was calming down a puppy.

Cordelias eyes narrowed and she began to growl.

Anyway, he has no justification. Cordelia, you understand now why theres no justification, right?

Cordelia nodded with a red face at Judes question.

Because it was definitely a reason that was hard to disagree with.

But in reality, there was one more reason that Jude didnt tell her.

It wasnt just because of Cordelias beauty that turned Emma Ficus into a squid.

Superior items.

All of the clothes and accessories worn by Jude and Cordelia overwhelmed Emma Ficus and her fianc in all aspects.

What would people think about that?

They would think about the fact that Count Bayer and Count Chase having much better accessories would mean that Count Ficus was no better than the two counts.

It was an issue that was hard to contest even if Count Ficus protested.

And Count Bayer and Count Chase are not easy opponents. If its just about military force, theyre one of the top families among the 12 northern families. Will he pick a fight with two of such families? It will be too much for Count Ficus even if hes wealthy.

The royal family would definitely not allow an armed conflict between the families of the 12 northern families, so there would be no direct armed conflict, but the families could still wield their swords if need be.

And Count Ficus could never thoughtlessly confront the Bayer and Chase families who were called the swords of the 12 northern families.

He could quietly put some pressure commerciallybut as you know, our Bailon is not a frontier city for no reason. After all, Langesthei is where the influential merchants mainly do business.

Count Ficus might be a master in trading, but that did not mean he controlled the entire north.

In short, even if Count Ficus got mad, he wouldnt be able to crush our families finances, or to be exact, he cant do any harm to the people of our families. So dont worry. Okay?

Okay.

When Cordelia replied with a smile as if she was a bit relieved, Jude also smiled in satisfaction.

Any more questions?

Uhthere is. The shampoo and conditioner.

Yes, what about that?

How did you make it? I mean, how come you know how to make it?

Ive been trying to figure out his previous job.

What is it?

What kind of human knows how to make a detonating cord as well as shampoo and conditioner?

Cordelia directly asked as her eyes narrowed, and Jude shrugged as he replied.

My friend taught me.

Is your friend a chemical plant employee?

No, it was a person in the same line of profession as I had, but it was that persons hobby.

Jude thought of his old friends face for a moment as if he missed that person, and then he continued to speak again.

That person taught me so that if I went to some place that didnt have shampoo and conditioner, I wouldnt have a hard time. So it remained in my Memory Palace.

Cordelia frowned when he said it like it was nothing.

Because it was strange no matter how she thought about it.

Why would you go to some place that didnt have shampoo and conditioner?

Where is such a place anyway?

Did your friend expect you to be reincarnated in the game world?

No, thats not possible. Its just in case I went to some remote place.

Jude and Cordelia thought of a completely different place when he said, remote place. They might have been able to talk with their eyes, but the topic came to a halt because the two had a different image in their minds.

What about the detonating cord then?

Its just part of my job?

What was your job? Are you really a spy? Are you 007?

She had previously thought that it was nonsense, but the more that she thought about it, the more she thought that it might be real.

First of all, Jude wasnt just weird but was too weird.

Even if she separated his ridiculous Memory Palace on which his JudeWiki was based on, he was not an ordinary person.

No ordinary person would habitually install traps near their sleeping places.

They must have a mental illness if they did.

On top of that, Jude knew how to make explosives like a detonating cord, and he was also good at plotting and scheming.

Hes good at collecting information.

How else would he know what kind of clothes and accessories Emma Ficus and her fianc would be wearing?

If I put it all together

Spy, 007, legendary mercenary.

All of those were things that likely appeared in comics, but Cordelias eyes began to be filled with excitement and conviction at the same time.

There isa possibility!

I know what youre imagining, but I wont tell you, okay?

Why not!

What about you then?

Huh?

What was your job? You know

give and take

, right?

Cordelia was at a loss from Judes words, and her gaze turned to another place.

Eueu, what should I do?

Should I just tell him?

That I was a student?

But then

I might have to use honorifics to Jude!

The real reason wasnt actually because of honorifics.

She was somehow feeling anxious.

The current relationship they had might change if they fully disclosed their past lives to each other.

Shall we speak at the same time at the count of three?

I wont do it.

Eh? You wont?

Yes, I wont.

Cordelia kept her mouth shut, and Jude blinked his eyes but soon smiled.

Okay, lets not do it.

Yeah.

Cordelia was still quiet as she pouted her lips, but she soon came up with a different topic.

By the way, Jude.

Yes, Cordelia.

Why did you not agree to making the shampoo and conditioner as a commercial product?

The next morning after the shampoo and conditioner were presented at the party.

Sylvia Crossbell appeared with fluttering hair, and suggested commercializing the shampoo and conditioner.

This will sell! This will definitely sell!

Sylvia who was the embodiment of elegance had shouted that with excitement, but Jude declined her offer without even thinking much about it.

Why did he do that?

Even Cordelia herself thought that it would sell well once it was made.

Because we have to use it in the royal capital.

Whats the connection between using it in the royal capital and not selling it in the north?

Theres a big connection.

Having said so far, Jude stood up and continued to explain.

In any case, the north would always be the north. It is a remote area from the perspective of the royal capital.

Cordelia bit her lips at Judes words, as it was true since she knew it from having been born in the north.

Put yourself in the shoes of the royal capital and the royal family, and think about it. Wouldnt it look bad if they accepted and used items that were popular in a remote area?

You mean, they dont want to accept the fashion trends of the remote areas?

To be frank, yes. It also includesthe fashion trends of those below them.

I feel upset.

But you understand, right?

Im feeling upset because I understand.

She thought that she knew what he roughly meant.

She had to endure it for now in order to make the shampoo and conditioner fashionable in the royal capital.

What would happen after weve made it popular in the royal capital?

Well spread it all across the country and make sure we get our share of the profit. That way, my princess can buy a lot of delicious and pretty things.

Ahem.

Cordelia cleared her throat and pretended that it was not true, but he could see it in her eyes. She seemed to be very pleased.

Well, anyway, an invitation will arrive from the royal family soon, so we just need to go to the royal capital.

Cordelia used to go to the royal capital with Count Chase every year at the founding ceremony